Getting Ready

Getting ready for your knee replacement

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Weight and Knee Replacement

How your weight affects surgical outcomes and recovery.

Diabetes and Surgery

Managing blood sugar levels for a safer operation.

Smoking and Wound Healing

Why stopping smoking dramatically improves recovery.

Prehabilitation Exercises

Simple movements to build strength before surgery.

Preparing Your Home

Set up a safe, comfortable space for recovery.

How to Reduce the Risk of Infection

Simple steps before surgery that lower your risk of infection.

Planning Your Recovery Support

Organise transport, help at home and daily support.

Nutrition Before Surgery

Fuelling your body for a strong recovery.

Breathing Before Surgery

Simple ways to look after your lungs before your operation.

Sleep Apnoea and Surgery

How sleep apnoea affects your anaesthetic and recovery.

Optimising Your Blood Count

Getting your blood count in the best possible shape before surgery.

Pacemakers and Surgery

What to expect if you have a pacemaker or implanted heart device.

Cardiac Review Before Surgery

Why your team may arrange extra heart checks before your operation.

Next: final preparations

What to do in the final week before your operation.

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